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Voids at lowest level for 13 years

The average annual void period has dropped to its lowest level since 2002, according...

Calls for major reform of Money Advice Service

The Money Advice Service (MAS) has been heavily criticised in an independent report. The review...

Mortgage Business Expo to visit Yorkshire

Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) has signed up over 40 major financial companies, including specialist...

Appetite for variable rates on the rise

As the chances of an imminent interest rate rise from the Bank of England...

New contract mortgage for teachers unveiled

The Teachers Building Society has launched a new Teacher Contract Mortgage aimed at teachers...

Deal agreed for TSB sale

The boards of Banco de Sabadell and TSB Banking Group plc have reached agreement...

Northern landlords enjoy highest yields and lowest deposits

Renters in Yorkshire and the Humber pay the lowest rents in the country, at...

Bridging volumes up 24% year-on-year

Nearly £50m worth of bridging lending is being transacted on a weekly basis, according...

Average rents up over 3%

The average rent across England and Wales is 3.1% higher than February 2014, the...

Average retiree has paid over £145,000 in tax

Research from equity release adviser Bower Retirement Services has calculated that every British retiree...

Affordability assessments slow down applications, borrowers fear

59% of people who are either considering, or are in the course of applying...

Exeter Family Friendly adds virtual GP service to every policy

Exeter Family Friendly has added another new membership benefit for both its income protection...

HomeLoan Partnership expands panel

HomeLoan Partnership has appointed the Market Harborough Building Society to its lender panel. The Market Harborough says...

Openwork appoints new CEO

Openwork has announced the appointment of Mark Duckworth as chief executive officer (CEO). Duckworth (pictured) has...

COMMENT

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 18

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Mental health and the evolving role of mortgage advisers

Money worries rarely stay just about money. They affect sleep, confidence, relationships, and mental wellbeing - and for many people across the UK, mortgage...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

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Tenant support for Renters’ Rights Act grows

Awareness and support for the Renters’ Rights Act has risen sharply among tenants since...

Mortgage and protection professionals urged to complete industry ED&I survey before deadline

Industry leaders are calling on mortgage and protection professionals across the UK to complete...

Paragon cuts further advance rates and lowers minimum loan to £2,000

Paragon Bank has reduced rates and simplified the application process for buy-to-let further advances,...

The Cambridge adds 80% LTV limited company holiday let deal

The Cambridge Building Society has launched a limited company buy-to-let holiday let mortgage at...

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